Tides Today & Tomorrow in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15h 11m at 9:18 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Aug 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:281.17:460.16:528:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:590.72:271.17:170.68:220.26:538:08Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:210.73:191.08:070.69:000.36:538:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:160.84:071.08:570.59:380.36:548:06Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:530.84:530.99:490.410:160.46:548:06Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:160.95:390.810:410.310:540.46:558:05Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:491.06:300.711:360.211:310.56:558:04Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:261.012:320.16:568:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:051.01:300.16:568:03Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:481.02:320.06:578:02Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:331.03:350.06:578:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:201.14:360.06:578:01Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:111.25:300.06:588:00Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:091.26:180.16:587:59Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:181.37:010.26:597:58New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:371.37:420.36:597:57New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:450.82:511.37:150.78:210.47:007:56New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:550.93:561.28:120.69:000.57:007:56Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:471.04:551.19:100.49:380.67:007:55Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:541.15:551.010:110.310:150.67:017:54Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:191.27:520.811:130.210:520.67:017:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:541.212:170.17:027:52First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:361.21:240.17:027:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:251.22:350.17:027:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:191.23:520.17:037:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:181.27:150.27:037:48Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:211.18:000.27:037:47Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:400.811:30 AM1.14:430.76:170.37:047:46Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:130.912:531.15:390.76:470.47:047:45Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:420.92:131.26:280.77:180.57:057:44Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:051.03:021.27:130.77:510.67:057:43Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8723970)

Common Questions About Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL today?

Slack tide in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is approximately 2:54 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide predictions for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide data for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8723970. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8723970.

What is the moon phase in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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